Table 2 Rates of trigger concerns over the past three months, by area and item (N = 428)
Adherence to Medical Instructions | 43% |
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Difficulty taking medications, like forgetting, being late, prescriptions | 21% |
Difficulty following medical advice | 8% |
Any side effects that interfered with activities or made you feel worse | 29% |
Questions about treatment or lab tests | 14% |
Any provider expressed concern about adherence or make treatment changes | 16% |
Medical Problems and Symptoms | 66% |
Any new symptoms or health problems | 28% |
Pain or symptom gets noticeably worse | 27% |
More tired or have less energy | 47% |
Any medical problem interfered with activities or ability to care for yourself | 23% |
Any questions about health symptoms | 29% |
Seek treatment at an emergency room | 20% |
Provider expressed concerns about your symptoms, pain or energy level | 21% |
Specialty & Inpatient Hospital Care | 56% |
Required a medical specialist | 23% |
Any dental problems | 23% |
Any problems with vision | 29% |
Any elective surgery or procedure | 8% |
In hospital or institution (medical) | 9% |
Provider suggested a medical specialist | 18% |
General Wellness and Prevention | 50% |
Want check-up or screening for blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, etc. | 23% |
Change habits: diet, smoking, exercise | 38% |
Have any questions about staying healthy to discuss with provider | 29% |
Provider said you were overdue for any procedure, screening or other tests | 11% |
Substance Use | 11% |
Increased use of alcohol, marijuana, heroin, cocaine or drugs | 7% |
Your concerns about alcohol, drugs | 9% |
Provider concerned re: alcohol, drugs | 8% |
Sexual Health and Risk Behavior | 31% |
Find better ways to prevent sexual transmission of HIV or other infections | 27% |
Difficulty practicing safer sex | 6% |
Difficulty talking about HIV | 4% |
Want to discuss sexual risk and protection with provider | 8% |
Provider expressed concern about sexual risk or not protecting yourself | 9% |
Family Planning and Birth Control | 14% |
Want better ways to prevent pregnancy | 7% |
Made changes to birth control choices | 2% |
Considering changes to birth control | 2% |
Thinking about having a baby | 9% |
Want to discuss birth control or family planning with provider | 4% |
Provider had concerns, changes to birth control or family planning decisions | 3% |
Psychiatric Symptoms | 54% |
Bothered by sadness or depression | 48% |
Felt panicky, anxious or out of control | 32% |
Confusion or difficulty concentrating interfered with activities or self-care | 29% |
Thoughts of harming yourself or others | 6% |
In hospital or institution (psychiatric) | 2% |
Questions about coping with feelings or changes in thinking or memory | 22% |
Provider suggested psychological help | 20% |
Dealing with Life Circumstances | 41% |
Medicaid coverage, loss of income, benefits, housing, or legal problems | 22% |
Needs of others (like children, family, partner) interfere with self-care | 4% |
Increased responsibilities at home | 16% |
Caring for someone sick or disabled | 12% |
Questions about how to handle problems with money, housing, family | 11% |
Provider discussed problems related to living situation and care giving | 11% |